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Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

10 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a day trip to Wadi El Natrun, known as the birthplace Christian monasticism. The city was home to 50 monasteries at one time, but only four survived to modern times. Your tour starts with a visit to the oldest of the surviving facilities and ends with the smallest, providing a good idea of the monks’ daily lives. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before the trip back to Cairo.

Day trip to Wadi El Natrun from Cairo
Learn about the birthplace of Christian monasticism
Private driver and lunch included
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Pick up services from hotel & return
Bottled water during your trip
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking guide
All taxes & service charge
Lunch
Bottled water

Any extras not mentioned in the program

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Wadi El Natrun

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Stroller accessible